aluminum driveshaft ??
06-14-2006, 11:23 PM
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RE: aluminum driveshaft ??
ORIGINAL: rjgstang
i know they are much lighter and stronger but does this help get more power to the wheels? less drivetrain loss?
i know they are much lighter and stronger but does this help get more power to the wheels? less drivetrain loss?
I would not have gone with an aluminum except that my old yoke was screwed up, and it was cheaper to buy the FRPP aluminum shaft instead of just a yoke.
06-14-2006, 11:27 PM
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RE: aluminum driveshaft ??
well im just wondering cuz my gear is being put in now and he said he would put an alum. d.s. for no extra labor while hes got it in the air, so i said go ahead. you would think it would have a positive effect on hp loss to the wheels anyways.
06-14-2006, 11:37 PM
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RE: aluminum driveshaft ??
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well im just wondering cuz my gear is being put in now and he said he would put an alum. d.s. for no extra labor while hes got it in the air, so i said go ahead. you would think it would have a positive effect on hp loss to the wheels anyways.
well im just wondering cuz my gear is being put in now and he said he would put an alum. d.s. for no extra labor while hes got it in the air, so i said go ahead. you would think it would have a positive effect on hp loss to the wheels anyways.
Its isn't gonna hurt anything. I dunno if I would have done it if I didn't need a new one anyway, but its not a bad or useless mod.
If nothing else, they are supposed to be stronger.
06-15-2006, 12:05 AM
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RE: aluminum driveshaft ??
simple physics....
they weigh less, therefor it takes less power to get them moving, therefor the rpms can climb faster,
therefor your faster.....[sm=rolleyes.gif]
EVEN THO......since it IS lighter, the rpms will drop more rapidly between shifts, but the pros outweight the cons
they weigh less, therefor it takes less power to get them moving, therefor the rpms can climb faster,
therefor your faster.....[sm=rolleyes.gif]
EVEN THO......since it IS lighter, the rpms will drop more rapidly between shifts, but the pros outweight the cons
06-15-2006, 12:12 AM
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RE: aluminum driveshaft ??
yeah i was just on www.mustangtuning.com and got a little info on the frpp alum. d.s. :
Ford FRPP 96-04 GT and 96-98 Cobra Aluminum Driveshaft
These light-weight Ford Racing aluminum driveshafts will reduce the rotating mass of your car and allow you to put more horsepower to the ground. Made from high-strength 3.5" diameter aluminum seamless drawn tubing. For manual transmissions only.
so i guess its prolly worth it.
Ford FRPP 96-04 GT and 96-98 Cobra Aluminum Driveshaft
These light-weight Ford Racing aluminum driveshafts will reduce the rotating mass of your car and allow you to put more horsepower to the ground. Made from high-strength 3.5" diameter aluminum seamless drawn tubing. For manual transmissions only.
so i guess its prolly worth it.
06-15-2006, 12:12 AM
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RE: aluminum driveshaft ??
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simple physics....
they weigh less, therefor it takes less power to get them moving, therefor the rpms can climb faster,
therefor your faster.....[sm=rolleyes.gif]
EVEN THO......since it IS lighter, the rpms will drop more rapidly between shifts, but the pros outweight the cons
simple physics....
they weigh less, therefor it takes less power to get them moving, therefor the rpms can climb faster,
therefor your faster.....[sm=rolleyes.gif]
EVEN THO......since it IS lighter, the rpms will drop more rapidly between shifts, but the pros outweight the cons
I wieghed the stocker and the FRPP peice, and it was only like a 8 pound difference. I know that rotating wieght is a bit different though.
Like I said, I have one, and I didn't notice a difference. but its only like 150-200 bucks, so.....
06-15-2006, 02:58 AM
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RE: aluminum driveshaft ??
ORIGINAL: sandcracker21
simple physics....
they weigh less, therefor it takes less power to get them moving, therefor the rpms can climb faster,
therefor your faster.....[sm=rolleyes.gif]
EVEN THO......since it IS lighter, the rpms will drop more rapidly between shifts, but the pros outweight the cons
simple physics....
they weigh less, therefor it takes less power to get them moving, therefor the rpms can climb faster,
therefor your faster.....[sm=rolleyes.gif]
EVEN THO......since it IS lighter, the rpms will drop more rapidly between shifts, but the pros outweight the cons
